I felt fabulous yesterday because I "forced" myself to work yesterday. I was dreading the day, but a lot of positive self talk helped me get through the day "unscathed". Doing the hard things builds self esteem and helps me see that I am indeed "FABULOUS".

Happy Saturday to all.

~Nancy~

You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are. -Fred Rogers

It's another Fabulous Friday....and it's okay to recognize those fabulous things about yourself and those fabulous moments. Pat yourself on the back for all the great and healthy things you are doing in your life.

I'm Fabulous because: I dreamed about having a garden and over the past two years my dream has been coming together. I choose to be the creator of my life and work towards those things I desire. I'm fabulous because I'm choosing healthy ways of doing things. I have shifted my focus this week and I'm seeing a difference. I have the most wonderful family and group of friends.

It's a brand new month filled with FABULOUS opportunities! I love a fresh new start!

I'm fabulous because I took the time to plan my goals for October and I feel motivated for success.

If you are new to the team, this thread is to take a moment to affirm yourself. Surprisingly difficult for us to do. We can think of a million things wrong with us but we are uncomfortable recognizing our great qualities. Fabulous Friday is a day to practice recognizing our positive qualities. Tooting our own horns for a change. Try it. It's hard, but it's uplifting. Have a FABULOUS FRIDAY!

~Nancy~

You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are. -Fred Rogers

I'm fabulous because I got up the nerve to commit to a backpacking class. It's something I've always wanted to do but have always put it off because of money, or time, or something. But this week, I told myself "if not now, when?" and I realized that we so often put ourselves last and then we never get to do things. So, there you have it...something for me...for once.

Woo Hoo Janet...here's to a Fabulous Friday. Sunshine with thunderstorms and down pours, then more sunshine and more thunder and rain. (presently we have sunshine, but who knows, wait 5 minutes! lol)

Am I crazy for thinking this is fabulous...probably to most of you. But think about it...what a great reminder that "nothing lasts for ever". There is always sunshine after the dark times. Life is an amazing opportunity for change.

Here it is July 9th....where does the time go. This year is more than half over. I think sometimes it helps to just slow down, and look around, so that you don't miss the little moments that are so fleeting. Do that, and I know you'll have a fabulous friday. Life is precious and there are so many amazing things happening all around us every day....we just need to take the time to appreciate them. Happy Friday, may yours be fabulous!

The simple joy of laughter over basically nothing, a surprise phone call to say that our granddaughter and her parents are in town, the warmth of the sun on my face. A hug from a co-worker. Just being alive.

My challenge to you is to find the beauty in small, everyday items. One of my granddaughters showed me this. She picked up several rocks from around our pond and was examining them. In each rock, she found something to smile about. One was the biggest, one was almost round, and another had a stripe in it's coloring. It takes a 4 year old to show us the beauty sometimes. LOL.

"Good Luck, Janet!" I loved your quote when I saw it on your status. I have come to believe or know that happiness is always a choice. I no longer sit around waiting for happiness to fall on me. I work to create it all the time. Here's an example for today. I was unsettled this morning. I reached out to my dear friend for some company (my ACTION) and our phone call sharing enriched us both (my HAPPY). My kitchen was messy this morning. I cleaned the kitchen (my ACTION) and feel much better now. (my HAPPY) Empowerment comes from knowing that it's MY CHOICE! Thanks for the fabulous quote, Janet and the reminder to take responsibility for the quality of my own life. Have a great day.

~Nancy~

You rarely have time for everything you want in this life, so you need to make choices. And hopefully your choices can come from a deep sense of who you are. -Fred Rogers

In response to my own challenge...my method to create happiness will come later today at work.

We're doing a lot of moving and adding products right now. On top of that, this is father's day weekend which is really busy for us. (It seems shoppers for dad like to wait for the last minute way more than shoppers for mom.) Anyway, so folks are really stressed and grumpy. So my "method" for today is that I am going to make it a point to try to say something nice, or compliment each and every employee I work with. Wish me luck LOL

"Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life." - Burton Hills

This is the quote that was on my calendar today. I copied it to my status as I really liked it. I don't know who Burton Hills is, but he certainly nailed the concept for me.

I'm not a big poster on Spark right now. Actually I'm trying to do a Biggest Loser challenge and it takes all my spark effort to keep up with its demands (hopefully I'll benefit with a weight loss in 10 weeks, we'll see.) But anyway, I just wanted to let you positive bloggers know, that whether I am posting or not, I'm always fueled by your energy. I read your comments and blogs and am amazed at how you can stay positive even in the worst of times. You all are a great source of inspiration to me, and I thank you.

With that said...for today....let's put some "method" to our happiness. What have your done (or are going to do) to make your day a little brighter?

+4!!!!!!!I't 82 here...inside!!!!I'm fighting the urge to turn on the ac....not until june...that's my motto! I'm fabulous because I am back to taking this healthy living seriously!!!This time those last pounds are going to go!!!! Thanks Wanda for all you do to help us stay positive.

Janet, don't you just love those moments, I know I do, a beautiful sunrise/sunset, a night sky filled with twinkling stars, the laughter of a small child, when people experience these types of things I don't see how they can question the exsistence of our Creator. Have a wonderful, fabulous Friday and enjoy all your blessings, the big and the small.

Shirl, sounds like a wonderful way to spend Fabulous Friday. I worked really hard today, and ended the week without too many things hanging over me, still it is taking me some effort to really inject some joy into this evening and forget about work. I think I will play the piano, and see about my craft projects. Those are the most joyful and work-forgetting things I can think of to do right now. Other than be with you all on SP! Which is fun too!

May 7 It Fabulous Friday... Are you practicing being "joyful" today? Are you spreading a ripple effect of joyfulness and happiness? Make today a day that you put all your worries and stress behind you and concentrate on just being.

DH and I are going to a fund raiser tonight at the American Legion, were my DD works they put this on every spring to help raise funds to help handicapped kids, there will be lots of good food, raffles and live music, woo hoo, so no doing dishes or cooking tonight. Our DD, SIL and GS will all be there so some family time also. What an absoulte Fabulous Friday!

Hi everyone... Sorry I missed my posting for fabulous friday. I've been so busy lately my head is swimming, and unfortunately, my time of Spark is what was sacrificed. I just wanted to say, that you all make my day whenever I read your posts. Sometimes you are struggling with whatever is going on in your personal lives, but you always manage to put a positive spin on it and count your blessings. I can't begin to tell you, how much I appreciate you all. I hope your friday was fabulous..and your weekend was too.

I also had a fabulous Friday because we wrapped up everything we could at work before the Accrediting Board members come to audit us on Monday and Tuesday to see if we get to remain a college!!! We completed the self-study in the fall and have done everything that they've asked for in advance, so I guess we'll see what Monday brings. Glad that's over with.

Went out to dinner last night and then watched old re-runs of Criminal Minds (the ones with Many Patinkin - gorgeous!). And WooHoo! The weekend is here.

I just want to say it was a fabulous Friday, I didn't lose this week, but I didn't gain either, so to me that's a win. Had a nice coffee hour this morning, got shopping done for the pancake supper tomorrow night and made people hungry for pancakes, lol, by talking about it. Hope your Friday was a fabulous one.

4/16 Happy Fabulous Friday! For your challenge today, find some way to pamper yourself. Whatever makes you feel special and fabulous. You deserve the treat. What did you do to pamper yourself?

I had the afternoon off and, after an appt, I went to get my hair cut. Deperately needed that. No turquoise stripe though (sorry, Wanda). I also purchased some new products recommended by the stylist. Now I'm relaxing for the evening and contemplating a movie either tonight or tomorrow. It has been a fabulous Friday.

I listened to a new cd on the way home (have to enjoy it in the car, as it's not something anyone else wants to hear) but it was really relaxing. I'm going to sit outside for awhile now and watch the fish.

-take a bubble bath -paint your nails -get a massage -go to the local bookstore, buy a cup of coffee and browse books and magazines -take a nice walk. -Watch a favorite movie -buy yourself a little treasure - some pretty stationery, a scented candle, bath salts, a new lipstick, some English tea , Fresh flowers -read a book

Whatever makes you feel special and fabulous. You deserve the treat. What did you do to pamper yourself?

I bought some nail strenthener,my nails for some reason have decided to split, peel and chip, so hopeing this will help get them back into shape.

I bought a bright pink top.

DH and I went out for breakfast.

All things that helped to make my Friday, Fabulous. Hope you all had or will have a Fabulous Friday. Wanda enjoy your workshop.

Happy Fabulous Friday! For your challenge today, find some way to pamper yourself:

-take a bubble bath -paint your nails -get a massage -go to the local bookstore, buy a cup of coffee and browse books and magazines -take a nice walk. -Watch a favorite movie -buy yourself a little treasure - some pretty stationery, a scented candle, bath salts, a new lipstick, some English tea , Fresh flowers -read a book

Whatever makes you feel special and fabulous. You deserve the treat. What did you do to pamper yourself?

I'm going to a workshop this evening that promises to be very interesting. I'm planning on coming home from work and having a nap so I don't fall asleep at the workshop. I'll come back later and let you know what else I'm doing!

-take a bubble bath -paint your nails -get a massage -go to the local bookstore, buy a cup of coffee and browse books and magazines -take a nice walk. -Watch a favorite movie -buy yourself a little treasure - some pretty stationery, a scented candle, bath salts, a new lipstick, some English tea , Fresh flowers -read a book

Whatever makes you feel special and fabulous. You deserve the treat. What did you do to pamper yourself?

I had a good, positive, ACTIVE day....ate well, walked a couple of times, got some seeds started, actually changed my counter here to reflect my weight gain of this winter (leaving denial is a positive thing, right?) although it hurts to look at it.

SparkPeople, SparkCoach, SparkPages, SparkPoints, SparkDiet, SparkAmerica, SparkRecipes, DailySpark, and other marks are trademarks of SparkPeople, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No portion of this website can be used without the permission of SparkPeople or its authorized affiliates.
SPARKPEOPLE is a registered trademark of SparkPeople, Inc. in the United States, European Union, Canada, and Australia. All rights reserved.

NOTE: Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy last updated on October 25, 2013